Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling over 10,000 Lancer Evolution vehicles. In the affected models, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Approximately 10,474 models are involved in the recall manufactured from Dec. 12, 2007 through March 5, 2013.
Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Click here to read the NHTSA's official release regarding the recall.
Mitsubishi will start notifying owners soon, and dealers will be instructed to replace the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin around Nov. 11, 2013.
Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's recall number for the affected Lancer vehicles is SR-13-009.
Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
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